Lamborghini is planning a
single-brand race series that will debut in 2020. To be run on
FIA-approved circuits in Europe and the Middle East, the series
combines a race circuit and off-road track. Of course, only one model in Lamborghini's lineup certainly fits the bill for such a series, which is why
Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the Italian carmaker's motorsport division, has created the
Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept, "the racing version of the first Super SUV in the brand's history."
The Urus ST-X Concept applies Lamborghini Squadra Corsa's motorsport experience to a brand-new segment. To make it fit for racing, the Urus ST-X Concept has been fitted with
all the FIA-approved safety elements, including the
steel roll cage,
fire suppression system, and
FT3 fuel tank.
Larger air intakes optimize the cooling of the
V8 twin-turbo engine that is capable of delivering
641 hp and 850 Nm of torque. The overall look is completed by the
rear wing, the
lateral racing exhausts with a new hexagonal design, and
21-inch single-nut aluminum alloy wheels fitted with
Pirelli tires.
The development of the racing configuration has also led to a
25-percent weight reduction compared to the production model. The light weight, along with the
raised set-up and
torsional stiffening provided by a roll cage integrated in the frame, contribute to making the Urus ST-X Concept "a race car for track and off-road use without compromise."
The Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept will make its track debut at the 2019 Lamborghini World Finals.
